Five Easy Home Remedies

Perhaps after a cut, you get out the superglue or Neosporin. We all have our favorite products, and they become part of our routine. Weve all made that trip to the store to get supplies for the head cold we feel coming on. I keep a plant in my kitchen, and every month or so I harvest leaves and dry them. It tastes good on its own, but a bit of honey makes it even better....

February 12, 2020 · 2 min · 219 words · Stephanie Ellis

Enemies: AK vs. M14

As it stands today, there are about 75 million AK rifles around the world. Mikhail Kalashnikovs Avtomat Kalashnikova has proven to be effective and extremely popular. Rose By Another Name For a long time, U.S. Ordnance mislabeled the AK-47, and in so doing they essentially minimized the new weapon. Most of the early U.S. reports about the AK-47 refer to it as a submachine gun. It is, of course, a rifle, and it took U....

February 11, 2020 · 2 min · 322 words · Andrew Thompson

Book Review: Seeklander’s Defensive Rifle Training

First off, buy it; its worth it just for the lists of drills it contains. This is a very dense book that is packed to the brim with expert-level information. Seriously, this is an amazing resource. The long review starts now. Mike Seeklander is a U.S. Marine, LEO and professional firearms instructor. Hes a pro-level competitive shooter and even a Top Shot contestant. It covers weapon types, ammunition and more....

February 10, 2020 · 2 min · 253 words · Kurt Barron

The Baddest Bugout Duo

February 9th, 2020 7minute read We live in the strangest of times. Terrorism can strike anywhere and anytime. Civil unrest turns neighborhoods into war zones and weather-gone-wild displaces entire populations. Its not all darkness and chaos. As was seen during Hurricane Katrina, however, that is sadly not always the case. If the exigencies of life force you to bug out, then you will need a few things. The very name Springfield Armory is synonymous with American firearms....

February 9, 2020 · 2 min · 394 words · Elizabeth Howard

Ultimate Shooting Glasses?

This is why we all have a set of safety glasses, or even more. I must have half a dozen laying around. A clear set, amber and tinted. Each has its place. Clear for low light, amber for outdoor shooting and tinted for those really bright days. Seems like Im always looking for the right ones, which I seem to have forgotten at home. Interestingly, only about 4% of left-handed shooters are right-eye dominant....

February 7, 2020 · 2 min · 263 words · Michael Camacho

Rob’s Corner: Leatham’s Double-Duty 1911

February 6th, 2020 0:14 runtime Iwas fortunate in my younger years to have exceptional vision. And my sharp vision has actually lasted longer than most peoples. For that, I cant complain. Rob has found that a red dot like this Shield RMS is a great addition on his 9mm 1911. Though hard to accept, my vision is finally suffering. And with this change, I have been installing optical sights on my pistols more and more frequently....

February 6, 2020 · 4 min · 694 words · Mr. Alex Fisher

The Generals & Their Guns

February 4th, 2020 5minute read There are many long-standing traditions in the U.S. military. Initially, the primary pistol issued to American generals was the Colt 1908 Hammerless, chambered in .380. The 1908s chambered in .380 quickly ran out, and the .32 caliber pocket model was substituted. Major General Peter E. Straub (left) of the 35th Division, September 1918 during World War I. Traub led the 35th Infantry during the battles in the Argonne Forest and is seen here with an M1911....

February 4, 2020 · 3 min · 556 words · Angela Smith

The Ultimate Hog Hammer?

While manyhunting cartridges for the AR-15will do the trick, hogs present a serious challenge for hunters. As a result, there are several considerations to make when planning your next outing. Second, its important to opt for right load for hunting. The SAINT Victor Pistol in .300 BLK makes for a potent hog hammer with the right ammo. One of the best selections is the .300 BLK, which is capable of sending a 110-gr....

February 3, 2020 · 2 min · 278 words · Christina Ingram

9 Outdoor Shower Floor Ideas For The Perfect Outdoor Refresh

Home ImprovementFlooring Have you ever considered installing anoutdoor showerto cool off in summer? Composite deck Compositedecks are man-made materials consisting of organic and plastic filler. These types of flooring require very little maintenance and mimic the look of real wood. Furthermore, they aresplash and slip resistant, thus making them a suitable floor material for your shower. Composite is afunctionalandhigh-performancematerial that make it ideal for your outdoor shower floor. Cedar wood...

February 2, 2020 · 3 min · 515 words · Michael Johnson

Review: Springfield Armory 911

In fact, Springfield believes the 911 is the perfect pistol for everyday carry. Those are some big words for such a small gun. Lets look at the 911 and see if it measures up. First, this is a small gun. It has been shrunk in every way to fit the .380 ACP cartridge. It sports a 2.7-inch barrel, and overall its 5.5 inches long by 3.9 inches tall. It is also flat, less than an inch thick at the grips....

February 1, 2020 · 4 min · 703 words · Jaime Holmes

How Do You Carry Back Up Ammo?

Of course you should. Thankfully, a mature concealed carry handgun market means plenty of options for carrying back up magazines. As for how many extra rounds to carry, the answer depends on your situation. For civilian concealed carry, you might be fine with a single back up magazine. Or, you might. Or, you might need to do a tactical reload. Or, something might happen where your gun gets emptied of its magazine or its live round....

January 31, 2020 · 2 min · 259 words · Christina Harper

The onX Hunt App

An entire series of articles or videos could be created about all of the amazing features of onX Hunt. Today were going to focus on two of the biggest ones: map layers and waypoints. Those two things alone are worth the price. you’re free to also add a wealth of more layers depending on what youre doing. For hunters, onX Hunt has all the pertinent info. Whatever youre looking to understand about your projected hunting ground, onX probably has a layer for it....

January 30, 2020 · 1 min · 133 words · Jon Spencer

Like Father, Like Son?

There was, however, one gleaming exception. The semi-automatic M1 rifle was quite literally a game changer. To comprehend the gravity of this remarkable contrivance, we need to establish some terminology. American GIs wielding the M1 had a quantum firepower advantage over their enemies with theirbolt-action repeaters. However, the M1 Carbine was the Carbine, and the M1A1 Thompson was the Thompson. What we call the Garand was invariably referred to simply as the M1 by the GIs who wielded it....

January 28, 2020 · 3 min · 527 words · Kevin Benson